On a side note, people really hate the idea of Metroid being more gruesome. I can't tell if it's because it's a stupid idea of it there are a bit too many underage kids on the boards.

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It's not that people have a problem with a gruesome Metroid. It's just that we don't really see how that'll benefit the series by significant amount.

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Given the premise and setting of the games, I find it hard to see how it wouldn't benefit the series. I mean, it's not like the series is doing too good with consumers. Metroid Prime: Trilogy didn't even sell a million copies. A breathe of fresh air would be welcome.

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How so? It already has a dark and foreboding atmosphere, the only thing an M rating would allow for would be for more subtle things like blood and guts on the wall or for more "adult" themes. It doesn't really change how I play. I want to see how that would change what I experience. As for Metroid Prime Trilogy, that's because it was released for a limited time only.

How so? It already has a dark and foreboding atmosphere, the only thing an M rating would allow for would be for more subtle things like blood and guts on the wall or for more "adult" themes. It doesn't really change how I play. I want to see how that would change what I experience. As for Metroid Prime Trilogy, that's because it was released for a limited time only.

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I feel as if the setting isn't dark enough compared to the setting of the game. It would change the experience because it would make it scarier, which in turn would make it more immersive. This is not a hard concept to grasp, yet you seem to be struggling with it. Back to the sales, none of the Prime games have sold over 2m copies.

How so? It already has a dark and foreboding atmosphere, the only thing an M rating would allow for would be for more subtle things like blood and guts on the wall or for more "adult" themes. It doesn't really change how I play. I want to see how that would change what I experience. As for Metroid Prime Trilogy, that's because it was released for a limited time only.

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I feel as if the setting isn't dark enough compared to the setting of the game. It would change the experience because it would make it scarier, which in turn would make it more immersive. This is not a hard concept to grasp, yet you seem to be struggling with it. Back to the sales, none of the Prime games have sold over 2m copies.

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For some it would be more immersive, for others it would be more or less the same. I'm in the latter. It's not that I'm struggling with it, it's more to do with me not really the worth of making it more dark with an M rating. As for the sales, I know. Your point? Do you really think making the game M rated would allow it to sell more? The Prime series already created a split in the fanbase.

For some it would be more immersive, for others it would be more or less the same. I'm in the latter. It's not that I'm struggling with it, it's more to do with me not really the worth of making it more dark with an M rating. As for the sales, I know. Your point? Do you really think making the game M rated would allow it to sell more? The Prime series already created a split in the fanbase.

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Yes, I do think it would sell more. It would appeal to a broader audience.

For some it would be more immersive, for others it would be more or less the same. I'm in the latter. It's not that I'm struggling with it, it's more to do with me not really the worth of making it more dark with an M rating. As for the sales, I know. Your point? Do you really think making the game M rated would allow it to sell more? The Prime series already created a split in the fanbase.

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Yes, I do think it would sell more. It would appeal to a broader audience.

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While in turn alienating a younger audience who may be interested in the series

It's not as well known and has more niche appeal than a Mario or Zelda title. While Metroid isn't geared towards a younger audience, my point was that a younger audience (early teens) may have interest in the series and become alienated due to an M rating. While I myself wouldn't mind an M rating, I could really careless what rating it has so long as it's still Metroid at it's core.

For some it would be more immersive, for others it would be more or less the same. I'm in the latter. It's not that I'm struggling with it, it's more to do with me not really the worth of making it more dark with an M rating. As for the sales, I know. Your point? Do you really think making the game M rated would allow it to sell more? The Prime series already created a split in the fanbase.

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Yes, I do think it would sell more. It would appeal to a broader audience.

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While in turn alienating a younger audience who may be interested in the series

Bravo with that Metroid thread. While I honestly didn't exactly expect a warm welcome to your ideas, dear God the reactions you've been getting are absolutely hilarious (borderline depressing but I'm trying to look at it with a half full perspective).

But just like I said in the thread, and has been said above, a T rating will suffice.

That and I think such a drastic change of direction would feel like an unnatural departure more fit for another (new ) franchise.

Bravo with that Metroid thread. While I honestly didn't exactly expect a warm welcome to your ideas, dear God the reactions you've been getting are absolutely hilarious (borderline depressing but I'm trying to look at it with a half full perspective).

But just like I said in the thread, and has been said above, a T rating will suffice.

That and I think such a drastic change of direction would feel like an unnatural departure more fit for another (new ) franchise.

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I'm not surprised, there's a reason why many of the posters who've been here a lot longer than us are leaving. The community is changing for the worse, just ask around.

Bravo with that Metroid thread. While I honestly didn't exactly expect a warm welcome to your ideas, dear God the reactions you've been getting are absolutely hilarious (borderline depressing but I'm trying to look at it with a half full perspective).

But just like I said in the thread, and has been said above, a T rating will suffice.

That and I think such a drastic change of direction would feel like an unnatural departure more fit for another (new ) franchise.

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I'm not surprised, there's a reason why many of the posters who've been here a lot longer than us are leaving. The community is changing for the worse, just ask around.

Sup CT, got my cruise on Sunday ^_^ as for metroid, all for more mature themes I just think the situation here is a difference in opinion over what warrants an M rating. The ideas I THINK your talking about sound like they would amount to a strong T rating.

I rarely post in CT. I'm excited for the Wii U. Hope to play some of you guys online this generation! (especially because online should be easier without friend codes!)

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which launch window games are you looking forward to?

of the announced games, the only ones i see myself playing online are mass effect 3, trine 2, chasing aurora (if it has online multi), and super smash bros 4 whenever it's released.

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I will be getting Black Ops 2 for online with my brother and friends (and maybe forum members?? ^_^) and I get the Nintendo Land with the system. Might pick up the Ninja Gaiden game if the reviews are good. Not sure really about downloads I will watch reviews or pick up some if their price cheap enough. I'm more excited about future games honestly than the launch games. Pikmin 3 is a must have but sadly not a launch game.

Edit: mass effect 3 has online? I have no idea about this game series, I'll read the review when it comes out.

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It has a co-op survival multiplayer. It's pretty fun, but basic, but it's fun, and that's all that matters. It would have been better if it was constantly updated with maps and new enemies.

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so its not like playing the entire game in co-op like Halo?

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Nope that would be Borderlands 2. Kinda wish it was, but then there would be two Commander Shepard.

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okay... then I'll probably pass. I wished Wii U had a game like Halo 4. I like future shooters but with a great co-op would be awesome. I only ever played Halo 1, 2 and little bit of Reach. But this will be my first Call of Duty. I played them before but never bought one. Looking forward to it.

Nope that would be Borderlands 2. Kinda wish it was, but then there would be two Commander Shepard.

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okay... then I'll probably pass. I wished Wii U had a game like Halo 4. I like future shooters but with a great co-op would be awesome. I only ever played Halo 1, 2 and little bit of Reach. But this will be my first Call of Duty. I played them before but never bought one. Looking forward to it.

I'm transferring discussion here to avoid the topic in question being de-railed.

When I see a user like that who has been registered for a while and only makes a few comments once in a blue moon, it seems like a wasted opportunity to be posting so few posts while playing the role of an antagonistic user. Coming from a former antagonistic user myself, it just seems pointless to undertake such a negative posting exercise when the limited quantity of posts will achieve nothing but have most users disregard your content.

The most successful trolls of all time in this lobby all comprise of those users that made their presence known and constantly got in the faces of other users with direct quotes and the like. Users like kdjohnston and syndicat3 for example come to mind.

He probably an ALT trying to get a rise out of someone though. I doubt he's here to provide stimulating game talk. As for yourself, I never tough of you as a troll. Just a little annoying with your crazy stats talk back in the day.

I guess what i'm saying generally is that if one chooses to conduct themselves in an antagonistic manner on an online message board, they might as well go about it in 'style' rather than employing inactive/infrequent post stealth tactics to avoid moderator detection.

He probably an ALT trying to get a rise out of someone though. I doubt he's here to provide stimulating game talk. As for yourself, I never tough of you as a troll. Just a little annoying with your crazy stats talk back in the day.

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I just realized, I mistook the user. There is another Ferrari user that has a much earlier registration date that posts in a similar antagonistic manner and also has a very low post count, so you right, must be an ALT.

There are some people like Indy83, who didn't give a rat's ass if he got banned or not for speaking his mind. But most people don't want their main accounts banned though. Which is why we got alternates. I really don't have a problem with people having a negative view on Nintendo as long as it's reasonable myself. It creates go topics and stimulating conversion. But there are those guys who's going to create ALT just to for the hell of it. And those guys are the one that not worth the time. Silence is golden. Once you response to those guys, you give them your power. At least that how I feel.